Mediterranean Veggie Pasta ↓

Everyone loves pasta right?! I love this particular brand of pasta – Banza Chickpea pasta. It’s gluten-free, and made simply from chickpeas, pea protein, tapioca, and xanthan gum. High in protein, high in fiber, and naturally gluten-free. Why does this matter? Our bodies love carbs, but carbs do best when paired with protein, fat, and fiber. This ensures the glucose from the carbohydrates is released more steadily, leading to longer lasting fuel, better energy levels, and no “crash”. So if you don’t typically add veggies or protein to your pasta, definitely consider trying a chickpea pasta since it comes packaged with these two nutrients! (And remember, diet culture will lead you to believe that regular pasta isn’t healthy. But this isn’t the case…they’re just different and ALL foods can fit into our eating patterns!)

Pasta can absolutely be a part of a healthy diet, especially when paired with plenty of fiber-rich veggies, healthy fat, and protein. These two recipes are my favorite go-to pasta dishes, made even better with chickpea pasta to keep you fueled for longer.

The Mediterranean veggie pasta dish includes some of my favorite toppings like arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, dill, and sautéed mushrooms/tomatoes/shallots/and chopped nuts. It’s delicious and full of flavor! Topped with plain greek yogurt upon eating for an extra creamy kick.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC N CHEESE (vegan) ↓

Mac n’ Cheese is another comfort food I can’t get enough of, but I love to add even more nutrition to it with the addition of butternut squash (helloooo Vitamin A!), vegan parmesan cheese (simply made from blended cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt), and a few other ingredients. Creamy, delicious, and healthy!

Topped with a few micro greens and more vegan parmesan cheese for epic deliciousness 😉

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